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British champion Creighton ready for 'next level' in ERC
Reigning British champion William Creighton says it is the "right step" to step up into the European Rally Championship.
Oklahoma's Faith Torrez wins NCAA gymnastics all-around title
Oklahoma's Faith Torrez made her all-around season debut Thursday night and defeated Olympic and world champions to claim NCAA gymnastics' highest individual honor.
Ronda Rousey reveals minimum fighter pay in MVP
Fighter pay in mixed marital arts has been a hot button topic for years. While it has increased, it's still not where a lot of people would like, including former UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey. Obviously, the biggest stars garner the biggest paydays, but the debuting fighter's ...
Top 5: UFC Winnipeg ‘Fight of the Night’ candidates
A crowd-pleasing style had Kyler Phillips on the brink of contention in the Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight division not that long ago.
How to watch UFC Winnipeg ‘Burns vs. Malott’
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday takes the 1,300-mile journey north to Manitoba, as it drops in on the provincial capital for the first time since 2017.
Texas Western's historic 1966 NCAA champions to join Hall of Fame
The 1966 Texas Western men's basketball team, which made history with an all-Black starting lineup, will join the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
🚨 Champions League reveal Player of the Week 💫
Michael Olise has been named the Champions League Player of the Week after a stunning display in Bayern Munich's incredible 4-3 victory over Real Madrid. The 24-year-old was a threat throughout the q...
Only the champions might be happy with Minnesota’s student-athlete transfer system
Inside an imperfect system: Because the high school league is “not an investigative body,” athletic directors own the burden of enforcing Minnesota’s trust-based transfer process. Coaches are often caught in the middle, too.
Leadership styles vary among local champions
Mark Hughes Cobb reflects on local leadership styles in football, Mercedes, art and music.
Champions League Awards: Instant classics and Guler’s Golazo
Our Champions League Awards celebrate the best – and worst – of this week’s quarter-final action, featuring an instant classic between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.Moment of the WeekCould you g...
Tigres beat Seattle, Concacaf Champions Cup semi-final set
Tigres advance to the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals in a thrilling matchup that ended level with Seattle Sounders on aggregate (3-3). Guido Pizarro’s side took too many risks, because despite co...
LA Galaxy Embarrassed and Eliminated 3-0 At Home
Los Angeles, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy were overcome by a scarlet wave, both in the stands and on the field, as they fell 3-0 (2-7 on aggregate) at home to Liga MX champions, Toluca, in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
How to watch 2026 NCAA gymnastics championships
It's time for the 2026 NCAA gymnastics championships! Here's how to catch the action on ESPN's family of networks.
Bayern Munich, Arsenal march on to Champions League semifinals, while Real Madrid and Sporting bow out
Arsenal 0 Sporting 0: Arteta’s men do enough to set up Atletico Madrid semi-final
After a recent run of poor results, Arsenal hold firm to progress to the Champions League semi-finals
Small Business Champion Elaine Parker Highlights Success of Big Beautiful Tax Cuts - Americans for Tax Reform
On April 14 in the U.S. Capitol building, Job Creators Network Foundation President Elaine Parker highlighted the success of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,
Former champion Brecel misses out on Crucible spot
Former winner Luca Brecel fails to qualify for the 2026 World Snooker Championship, losing to Wales' Jak Jones in the last qualifying round.
Bayern Munich-Real Madrid, Arsenal-Sporting live updates, scores: Champions League semifinals spots up for grabs
Arsenal v Sporting: Champions League quarter-final, second leg
Minute-by-minute report: Join Simon Burnton for all the latest news as the Gunners host Sporting with a semi-final place up for grabs
Arsenal 0-0 Sporting (Apr 15, 2026) Game Analysis
Expert recap and game analysis of the Arsenal vs. Sporting CP Uefa Champions League game from April 15, 2026 on ESPN.
Five players miss Arsenal’s training ahead of the Sporting game
Arsenal are set to face Sporting Club in the Champions League in a matter of hours, but concerns are growing over the potential absence of several key players. The Gunners have enjoyed an impressive s...
Alabama Predicted by CBS Sports to Exceed Expectations
CBS Sports predicts a surprising 10- or 11-win season for Alabama. Can new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb unlock a championship run?
Wisconsin men's hockey vs. Denver breaks ESPN viewership records
While the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team fell short against Denver, their National Championship game smashed viewership records on ESPN.
Champions League live updates: Bayern-Real Madrid, Arsenal-Sporting CP
Enjoy all the updates from the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals Wednesday, which see Bayern Munich taken on Real Madrid and Arsenal battle Sporting CP.
LaMelo Ball goes from goat to hero as Hornets top Heat in overtime; UEFA Champions League semifinals to be set
Plus, our NBA postseason player rankings and way-too-early 2027 WNBA mock draft
Taute and Cooch Named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-America® Teams
Juniors Ada Taute and Abby Cooch of the Denison University women's basketball National Championship team have been named as Second and Third-Team Academic All-America® as selected by College Sports Communicators for the 2025-26 season.
🎥 Raphinha sparks row with Atleti fans after elimination
FC Barcelona's elimination in the Champions League quarter-finals has left an open wound and an unexpected central figure: Raphinha.The Brazilian winger did not hide his frustration after losing to At...
Arsenal XI vs Sporting CP – Predicted lineup and team news
Arsenal host Sporting CP tonight, aiming to clinch a place in the Champions League semi-finals.The Gunners hold a slender 1–0 aggregate lead after a resilient display in Lisbon last week. Mikel Arte...
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid – Match preview and team news
Bayern Munich faces Real Madrid at their home turf on Wednesday night in a Champions League quarter-final second leg.Vincent Kompany’s men head into this match with a one-goal advantage from the fir...
Home advantage? Our Arsenal writers discuss the Emirates atmosphere before Sporting CP’s visit
As Arsenal host Sporting in the Champions League quarter-final second leg, we discuss the tension within the Emirates crowd
OU men’s gymnastics leans on consistency ahead of national championship
No. 1 OU men’s gymnastics (14-0) head coach Mark Williams spoke with the media Tuesday ahead of the NCAA national championship, where the Sooners will look to earn a national
Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (agg: 3-2): Diego Simeone's men lose on the night but reach Champions League semi-finals
Atletico Madrid reached the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2016/17 after a 3-2 aggregate win over Barcelona.
Two Sporting stars could miss their trip to Arsenal
Sporting Club will be aiming to overturn their first leg defeat to Arsenal when the two sides meet in the Champions League quarter-final return leg at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow. The Portuguese clu...
Business Woman, Legislator, Philanthropist and Alumna Toni Boucher Describes Her Journey from Poverty to the American Dream
Boucher, one of the School of Business’ most important alumni benefactors and the undergraduate commencement speaker this spring, has long been a champion o ...
Mikel Arteta wants to see ‘no fear’ and ‘pure fire’ from Arsenal’s players and fans
Arsenal could be without several key players for their Champions League second-leg tie against Sporting on Wednesday.
Artur Jorge backs Villarreal to improve at Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro’s victory over Bragantino in the Brazilian Championship had Colombian Néiser Villarreal as one of its main standouts.Chosen by coach Artur Jorge to replace the injured Kaio Jorge, the forw...
Arteta on team fitness, 'pure fire' and Sporting
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting at Emirates (kick-off 20:00 BST). Arteta was vague on team news, adding that "a few of the boys" will be assessed Wednesday morning to see if they can play. Declan Rice, who did not train on Tuesday, is one of those but Arteta would not give details on the reason he is sidelined.
Arsenal injury news ahead of Sporting: who is available?
Mikel Arteta met with the media ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting on Wednesday and delivered the following updates on his injured players.Photo by Carlos ...
Key players miss training before Sporting clash
Five of Arsenal's key players were missing from the open part of training before the Gunners quarter-final second-leg match against Sporting in the Champions League. Arsenal have a 1-0 advantage from the first leg but have a number of injury issues in the squad. Declan Rice, who played 90 minutes of Arsenal's 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth at the weekend, was not seen in the first 15 minutes of the training session that was open to the media.
How Ai Ogura is starting to fulfil his MotoGP potential
After a muted rookie campaign, Ogura is beginning to show the form that made him a Moto2 champion
'New Estêvão'? Palmeiras gem on City Group's radar: details
Young forward Eduardo Conceição, just 16 years old, is drawing attention from the European market.In excellent form for Brazil at the South American Under-17 Championship, where he has already recor...
Arsenal vs Sporting CP: TV channel, kick-off time, live stream, referee, injury and team news
All you need to know ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg between Arsenal and Sporting.
De La Salle’s new football coach arrives with championship credentials. 'He was the best fit.'
Chad Mahaffey knows what De La Salle looks like at its best — and now he’s been hired to get it back there.
How Entertainment Exec Hassan Smith Built an Art Collection Championing Black Artists
Atlanta-based collector Hassan Smith, John Legend’s longtime advisor, approaches collecting art as a way to forge a legacy for his children.
🥐Champions matchday, clash at Wembley... Tuesday's 5️⃣ stories
Champions League quarter-final second legs, a new round in the Libertadores, or a women’s England-Spain at Wembley. I’m not asking you to outdo me, just match me. The end of the Atleti-Barça tril...
April rules sporting world with its long list of chaos, thrills and classic moments
The Grand National, Masters, Paris-Roubaix and Champions League put it ahead of even July’s mighty trifecta
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – Match preview and team news
Atletico Madrid is gearing up for their Champions League quarter-final second leg as they welcome Barcelona to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Tuesday.Diego Simeone’s men head into this match with a...
Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona, Champions League: Preview
Barça travel to the capital looking to overturn a two-goal deficit and book a spot in the semis
Baylor S3E hosts, places 3rd at National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship
It may just be the biggest stage in sports sales for a student. Representing their schools at an NBA or NHL arena, students step up to the table with industry professionals (who may someday be their colleagues) and make their pitch. If it feels like an NCAA competition, that’s intentional -- and it’
9 questions radiology practices should ask when pursuing ‘disruptive innovation’
CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla. Kaihan Krippendorff, MBA, spoke on April 12 during the opening keynote of the Radiology Business Management Association’s annual meeting.
Free Press' Miss Hockey winner stayed confident all season long
Essex junior Calleigh Bruyns named the Free Press' Miss Hockey for the 2025-26 season. Bruyns led Essex to the D-I championship game.
Arsenal's teetering title challenge
Arsenal's shock 2-1 defeat by Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium means Mikel Arteta's side have picked up just 70 points from 32 games this season. The last Premier League champion to have as few points with six games left to play was Leicester City on 69 points in 2015-16. Only three teams in the last 22 seasons have had as few points at this stage of the season and went on to win the title - Manchester United in 2010-11 (69 points), Manchester City in 2013-14 (70 points) and Leicester City in 2015-16 (69 points).
Bayern planning second summer signing
After joining Bayern Munich on loan from Gambinos Stars Africa in January, Bara Sapoko Ndiaye finally made his debut for the German champions in their 5-0 win over FC St. Pauli on Saturday, coming off...
🥐Champions week, Liga hangover... Monday's 5️⃣ stories
It’s a key week and one of the most important of the year because of everything at stake, and the news is clear. No Mbappé two days before MunichWith still two days to go before the battle at the A...
🗞️Today's headlines: No giving up, and a flying Lamine
The week begins revving up ahead of the Champions League quarter-final second legs.It is the week of truth for Madrid, Barça and Atleti in the Champions League, and the sports press wakes up with ral...
Yankees Social Media Spotlight: At Least Jeter’s Happy
Derek Jeter’s Michigan Wolverines won the NCAA Men’s National Championship. Nothing else of note happened this week.
Analysis: Rogers still has more to prove
Morgan Rogers is attracting a lot of attention and the growing expectation is he will leave Aston Villa in the summer. Villa will likely need to sell a star player, regardless of whether they qualify for the Champions League, and Rogers is their best asset - especially with Boubacar Kamara out injured. An impressive World Cup would also strengthen Villa's hand but the England forward needs to show more of a clinical nature throughout the pitch.
Napoli draw at Parma gives Inter chance to put one hand on Serie A title
Napoli's Serie A title defence suffered a blow with Sunday's 1-1 draw at Parma which gave league leaders Inter Milan the chance to move nine points clear.Napoli trail Inter by six points, a gap which could increase following the late match between the Milan giants and Champions League chasers Como.
Metropolitan champion Hurricanes beat Mammoth 4-1 for 6th win in 7 games
The win puts Carolina within one point of securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
Pokemon Champions Battle Pass Season M-2 rewards leaked
Pokémon Champions has already leaked details about its Battle Pass Season M-2 rewards. The next season isn’t expected to start for quite a bit. Pokemon Champions just launched this week, and alongside that, Season M-1 started up. It should be running until May 12, so the next one isn’t expected until at least a month from now. That said, if...
Trey McKenney discusses game-sealing shot in National Championship
At the national championship celebration, Michigan Basketball G Trey McKenney discussed his game-sealing shot vs UConn and how he “blacked out” in the process:
Pokemon Champions next Battle Pass contents leak
The Pokemon Company is no stranger to leaks what with the massive Gigaleak and the Terraleak. Now on a far smaller scale dataminer, ChicoEevee, has discovered all 50 levels of Pokemon Champions Battle…
New Orleans all-metro girls basketball team headlined by state champion from John Curtis
A John Curtis senior headlines the 2026 New Orleans all-metro girls basketball team.
Sooo ... About Last Night
Last night (Sat., April 11, 2026), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ventured forth to Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida for UFC 327. Was this the deepest numbered event since UFC 300? Maybe Jon Anik was onto something! There were great fights from top to bottom, like Kelvin Gastelum vs. Vicente Luque on the early “Prelims” card. […]
Denver Pioneers win 3rd NCAA men's hockey title in 5 years
The Denver Pioneers of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference registered a 2-1 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers to complete the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday in Las Vegas, the program's third national championship in five years.
Denver defeats Wisconsin to win 11th Frozen Four title
A late goal from Kyle Chyzowski lifted the Pioneers over the Badgers in the NCAA men's hockey championship.
2026 Masters tee times, pairings: Complete schedule, groups, field for Round 4 on Sunday at Augusta National
The quest to win the first major championship of 2026 continues on Saturday at Augusta National Golf Club with Rory McIlroy well out in front
L.A. Times readers celebrate UCLA women's basketball's title win
Times readers cheer UCLA coach Cori Close and players Gabriela Jaquez, Kiki Rice, Lauren Betts, Gianne Kneepkens, Angela Dugalic and Charlisse Leger-Walker.
Salah, Ngumoha ease Liverpool crisis with Fulham win
Liverpool's rising star and departing legend combined to ease the pressure on Arne Slot as goals from teenager Rio Ngumoha and Mohamed Salah beat Fulham 2-0, snapping the Reds' three-game losing streak on Saturday.Salah failed to get on the pitch at all during Liverpool's chastening 2-0 Champions League defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in midweek.
Pokémon Champions is off to a rough start
The bugs are already getting fixed, but it’s still got a long road ahead.
Lando Norris: Golf addict. From ‘what the hell is this sport?’ to playing Augusta with a hangover
The F1 world champion never got golf ... now he can't get enough of it and has been lucky enough to play at Augusta, more than once
‘What Is Failing Again: Jalyx Hunt Talks Perseverance, Mental Health at Last Lecture
Jalyx Hunt, Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker and Super Bowl Champion, delivered this year’s Last Lecture focusing on resilience, failure and mental health on Friday afternoon.
Good Sports: Fresno City College baseball aiming for championship
It's a group the Fresno City staff has a hard time comparing to any other Rams squad, and pitching coach Eric Solberg has pretty much seen it all.
Bath stage late rally to beat Northampton in classic
Bath come from 21 points down to beat Prem leaders Northampton 43-41 and reach the semi-finals of the Champions Cup in an incredible clash at the Rec.
What’s next for Big Ten, and college sports, after big 3 sweep?
The Big Ten won the NCAA football and men's and women's basketball championships in 2025-26. What's next for the conference and college sports?
Pokémon Champions’ Most-Used Monsters Dominate First Tournament
The more things change the more they stay the same in competitive Pokémon
Pokemon Champions Review
Pokemon Champions brings competitive battling to the masses but fails to adequately explain all of its intricacies.
UMD in Third in Latest NSIC All-Sports Standings
The University of Minnesota Duluth athletic department is currently ranked third in the latest Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference All-Sports Standings after the league calculated the standings again following the winter sports season. Again this year, the NSIC will recognize an overall champion along with a men's and a women's champion.
UN Champion Brian Cox: Space is no longer science fiction
The UN's Champion for Space, Professor Brian Cox, wants to show the world that space is “important part of all our lives and our economy.”
Horne misses Toulon clash through injury
Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith has made two changes for Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final clash against RC Toulon. An unchanged front-row sees Patrick Schickerling continue at loose-head alongside Gregor Hiddleston and Zander Fagerson up front.
Meet the air traffic controller behind the PGA Championship
Jackie Endsley tapped her honorary Philadelphian standing after the PGA Championship lost its first director.
Augustana Men Lead, Overall Ranked Second in NSIC All-Sports Standings
The NSIC All-Sports Standings have been compiled following the winter season. Again this year, the NSIC will recognize an overall champion along with a men's and a women's champion. Augustana, the seven-time NSIC All-Sports Champion, has 116 points entering the spring. Minnesota State leads the way with 145.50 points. The men lead the way with 63 points, while the women sit sixth with 53.
Southampton's Eckert wins manager of the month award
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert is named the Championship's manager of the month for March.
Underdogs Denver, Wisconsin advance to title game
The Pioneers defeated Michigan in double-overtime 4-03 while the Badgers held off North Dakota 2-1 to earn their spot in Saturday's Frozen Four championship.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship set for Hawaii debut
Combat sports are back in the islands this weekend.
Orange Lutheran, Norco reach championship game at Boras Classic
No. 2 Orange Lutheran will face No. 3 Norco in the Boras Classic championship with the winner becoming the new No. 1 team in Southern California.
Barcelona Complains to UEFA Over 'Incomprehensible Refereeing' After UCL Loss
Barcelona have taken the extraordinary step of filing a formal complaint to UEFA following their controversial 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.
World Champion of Magic brings “Impossible Science Live!” to Buffalo Museum of Science
Cameron Brink Applauds Lauren Betts’ Mental Health Advocacy After NCAA Title Win
Before Lauren Betts became a national champion with the UCLA women’s basketball team, the superstar center was a freshman serving in a backup role behind All-Americans Cameron Brink and Kiki Iriafen at Stanford. Betts averaged 5.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and…
Recruit of the Week: A 300-pound limbo champion? Meet college football's next elite LT, Mark Matthews
Miami currently holds a 247Sports crystal ball prediction for the elite offensive line prospect, with LSU, Texas A&M and Georgia all in Matthews' final four as well
Maguire's Gene Jones Jr., Scott Jones named SBA South Dakota Small Business Champions
“Gene and Scott are the real deal. You can see it in the way they support our community with their time. You can also see it in the way they do business."
Pokemon Company reveals fixes coming to Pokemon Champions in first patch
Pokemon Champions is getting its first patch soon, and details were just announced about what will be fixed.
Pokémon Champions Developer 'Sincerely Apologizes' For Launch Issues, Details List of Bugs to be Fixed
Following a rocky launch, the maker of Pokémon Champions has apologized for the game's various technical issues and released a list of bugs it's currently planning to fix.
National champion running back among Patriots’ latest pre-draft visits
The Patriots’ list of reported pre-draft visits is now up to 17.
Pick of the stats: Southampton v Derby County
BBC Sport highlights some of the key statistics and facts for the Championship match between Southampton and Derby County
He won championships — and realized that wasn't everything
Mike Pickett is one of the most successful youth coaches in Florida. But he says when it comes to youth sports in America, we're doing so much wrong.
Hondo Rodeo Fest, 'The Super Bowl of rodeos,' gallops into the Superdome
Hondo Rodeo Fest gallops into the Superdome with Champion ropers and riders, plus star musicians and Angola cowboys
'It should have been five or six'
Jamie Carragher says the gulf between Liverpool and Paris St.Germain in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final was "absolutely startling". The Reds, who failed to register a shot on target at Parc des Princes, have a two-goal deficit to overturn in next week's second leg.
Cash expects a tough match in Italy
Bologna have become a familiar face for the Aston Villa faithful in recent times. Not only did the sides play eachother in the group stage of the Europa League earlier this season, but they also met in last season's Champions League campaign. Unai Emery's side came out on top on both occaisions, but Villa defender Matty Cash is not expecting an easy ride.